Tottenham vs Everton Predicted Lineups: Team News and Insights

Tottenham host Everton at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in a surprisingly early-season pressure game for the home side. After three rounds of the 2026 Premier League campaign, Tottenham sit 18th with just 1 point, no goals scored and a goal difference of -5. In contrast, Everton arrive in London in far better shape, 8th in the table with 5 points, unbeaten and with 5 goals scored and 3 conceded. This is exactly the kind of fixture where both managers will be heavily scrutinised, making the predicted lineups and tactical choices especially important.

Recent league form underlines the contrast. Tottenham’s record of DLD in the league (form string “DLL” in the table, with 0 wins, 1 draw, 2 defeats) reflects an attack that has failed to score in all three games and a defence conceding 1.7 goals per match. Everton, by comparison, show WDD in the league (“WDD” in the standings), with 5 goals scored at 1.7 per game and only 1 goal conceded on average. Everton’s last-five form indices back this up: a strong attacking index and solid defensive numbers, while Tottenham’s attack is rated at 0% in the comparison metrics. All of this feeds into how the starting lineup is expected to look and how both coaches might set up.

From a prediction standpoint, the model leans marginally towards Everton: the outcome probabilities give Tottenham just 10% to win, with both the draw and an Everton victory rated at 45%. That makes this one of the more finely balanced away-favoured fixtures on the card, despite bookmakers still slightly shading the home side on the odds. The way the predicted lineups are constructed – and who can finally unlock Tottenham’s goal drought – will be decisive.

Tottenham Team News & Expected Lineups Today

There are no listed injuries or suspensions for Tottenham, so the manager is expected to have a full squad available. With the team sitting 18th, winless and goalless after three games, the pressure is on to tweak the starting lineup rather than overhaul it completely. The league form string “DLL” and the defensive record of 5 goals conceded in 3 matches suggest a side that is not being blown away but is lacking cutting edge and balance between lines.

Tactically, Tottenham have been using an attacking-minded shape this season, and their primary setup is recorded with a single preferred structure across all three matches. Expect something similar again, with an emphasis on wide creativity and midfield runners breaking lines. With no significant absences reported, the manager can lean on experienced defenders like M. Senesi and M. van de Ven at the back, and look to creative midfielders such as J. Maddison and X. Simons to finally spark the attack. Discipline is also a factor: D. Udogie appears among the league’s leading card recipients, underlining his aggressive style on the left side of defence.

Tottenham Predicted Lineups & Starting Lineup

Predicted Starting XI:
GK: M. Dúbravka
DF: Pedro Porro, M. Senesi, M. van de Ven, D. Udogie
MF: R. Bentancur, C. Gallagher, J. Maddison, M. Kudus, X. Simons
FW: Richarlison

This predicted starting lineup keeps faith with a strong technical base in midfield and experience in the back line. M. Dúbravka is the logical choice in goal from the available keepers, bringing top-flight experience. At the back, Pedro Porro and D. Udogie provide energy and width from full-back, while M. Senesi and M. van de Ven offer aerial presence and recovery pace in central areas. Udogie’s presence on both the yellow-card and red-card leaderboards highlights his aggressive defensive style; Tottenham will need him to channel that intensity without leaving them short-handed.

In midfield, R. Bentancur and C. Gallagher give a blend of ball-winning and forward runs, while J. Maddison is the natural creative hub between the lines. Around him, M. Kudus and X. Simons can drift into half-spaces, carry the ball and combine with Richarlison, who leads the line as the central attacker. Although there are no top scorers listed yet for Tottenham, this group contains multiple players capable of contributing goals and assists. The expectation is that the attacking unit will press high, look to dominate possession and finally end the run of three games without scoring, while the double pivot protects a defence that has been under steady pressure so far.

Everton Team News & Expected Lineups Today

Everton also have no recorded injuries or suspensions, so the visitors travel with a full complement. Their league form of WDD, with 5 points from 3 games and a positive goal difference of +2, reflects a balanced side that has found ways to score late and protect leads. The away form in the league shows an unbeaten record (1 draw on the road, 1 goal scored and 1 conceded), suggesting a team comfortable playing reactively when required.

With lineups today likely to mirror their early-season template, Everton should again set up in an organised, compact shape that can quickly transition forward. The team’s attacking and defensive indices are both significantly higher than Tottenham’s, and they have been more clinical in the final third. H. Hackney stands out on the assist charts for the Premier League, already providing 1 assist in 3 appearances, while B. Johnson appears prominently in the card statistics, underlining his combative style in wide or advanced roles. Expect the manager to keep the core of the side intact, using technical midfielders and versatile forwards to exploit Tottenham’s vulnerabilities.

Everton Predicted Lineups & Starting Lineup

Predicted Starting XI:
GK: J. Pickford
DF: V. Mykolenko, J. Branthwaite, J. Tarkowski, M. Keane
MF: J. Garner, K. Dewsbury-Hall, H. Hackney, J. Grealish, C. Nørgaard
FW: B. Johnson

Everton’s predicted starting lineup is built around a very solid spine. J. Pickford is the obvious first choice in goal, and in front of him a centre-back pairing of J. Branthwaite and J. Tarkowski provides both physicality and leadership. V. Mykolenko offers balance on the left, while M. Keane can slot in on the right side of defence, giving Everton four experienced defenders to deal with Tottenham’s wide threats.

In midfield, J. Garner and K. Dewsbury-Hall provide work rate and ball progression, while H. Hackney – already among the league’s top assist providers with 1 assist, 3 key passes and high passing accuracy – can dictate tempo and link play. J. Grealish adds dribbling and creativity from advanced areas, and C. Nørgaard contributes defensive nous and pressing from midfield. Up front, B. Johnson is expected to lead the line; despite not yet scoring, he offers pace in behind and pressing intensity, and his presence on both the yellow-card and red-card leaderboards shows how aggressively he competes in duels. This setup allows Everton to be compact without the ball but dangerous on the break and in late-game situations.

Injuries and Suspended Players Impact

With no injuries or suspensions officially listed for either side, the impact of absences on this match should be minimal. Both managers can select from their full squads, increasing the tactical options available and heightening competition for places in the starting lineup.

Tottenham Absences:

• No significant absences reported.

Everton Absences:

• No significant absences reported.

Tactical Analysis: How the Lineups Match Up

The tactical battle is likely to revolve around Tottenham’s need to impose themselves at home against an Everton side that has started the season with far more confidence. Tottenham’s predicted attacking unit – with J. Maddison, M. Kudus, X. Simons and Richarlison – should look to dominate possession and pin Everton back, especially using the overlapping runs of Pedro Porro and D. Udogie. However, Tottenham’s league form string “DLL” and their attacking index of 0% suggest they have struggled to convert territory into clear chances. Everton’s defensive index is significantly stronger, and with a back four marshalled by J. Tarkowski and J. Branthwaite, they are well equipped to defend crosses and central combinations.

On the other side, Everton’s midfield trio of J. Garner, K. Dewsbury-Hall and H. Hackney can match Tottenham for energy and passing quality. Hackney’s creativity and high passing accuracy make him a key figure in progressing the ball through Tottenham’s press. Wide and advanced roles for J. Grealish and B. Johnson will test Tottenham’s full-backs, particularly Udogie, whose aggressive style has already put him in the disciplinary spotlight. Everton’s league form “WDD” and superior attacking index indicate they are more likely to take advantage of transitional moments, especially late in games where they have already scored a high proportion of their goals this season. The matchup between Tottenham’s high-possession approach and Everton’s efficient, balanced game should define the flow of the contest.

Match Prediction and Verdict

All the underlying numbers tilt slightly towards Everton, even if the historical head-to-head at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium has favoured the hosts. Tottenham are underperforming badly in attack, with 0 goals in 3 league matches and a form pattern of two defeats and one draw. Everton, by contrast, are unbeaten with 5 points, scoring in every game and showing a more coherent balance between attack and defence.

The prediction model gives Tottenham only a 10% chance of winning, with both the draw and an Everton victory rated at 45%. That effectively frames this as a contest where the visitors are at least as likely as the hosts to come away with a positive result. Given Tottenham’s goal drought and Everton’s ability to manage tight games, a low-scoring draw or a narrow away win appears most plausible. With goals projections not explicitly quantified for the home side and the advice pointing towards Everton combined with a low total goals angle, siding with the visitors on a cautious scoreline is justified.

Predicted Outcome: Tottenham 0–1 Everton

How to Watch Tottenham vs Everton Worldwide

Here is how you can watch the match and see the official lineups today live:

• Spain: Local Premier League rights holder / streaming platform
• UK: Domestic Premier League broadcaster or official streaming service
• USA / North America: Regional sports network or major streaming platform with Premier League rights
• South America: Continental sports channel or official Premier League streaming partner
• MENA: Regional pay-TV sports network or authorised digital platform